A REVIEW ON NATURAL FIBRE REINFORCED POLYMER COMPOSITES

Natural fibres will tak e a major role in the emerging ‘ green economy ' based on the energy efficiency in us ing of polymer products as renewable materials . These fibres are completely renewable, environmental friendly, high specific strength, non abrasive, low cost and bio - degradability. Natural fibres are rich in cellulose and they are cheap and available in abundant for polymer reinforcement and it is also a potential alternative to the fibers of glass, carbon and other synthetics materials used for the manufacturing of composite s . This review paper summarizes the hybrid composites of natural fibre reinforced polymer characteristics and its applications.